Syncio vs Multi-Store Sync Power: Which Shopify app is best for your store?

Quick overview

• Syncio is an app for Shopify and WooCommerce stores to sync inventory across stores. It works for all types of setups, including multi-store, supplier-retailer, dropshippers, and multi-vendor marketplaces.
• Multi-store Sync Power is also an inventory syncing app for Shopify, but it’s only designed to support multi-stores with expansion locations.
• Syncio has several features that Multi-Store Sync Power does not, including the ability to connect an unlimited number of stores, bulk inventory management tools, a safety stock buffer and a payouts feature.

What is Syncio?

Syncio is a Shopify app and WooCommerce plugin designed to make store collaboration effortless. From discovering thousands of quality stores on Syncio Marketplace to connecting and syncing stock across locations. Syncio is an all-in-one platform that automates the tedious process of matching inventory across stores. It can be used by different store types of any size.

The stats

• 4.7 star rating on the Shopify app store
• 15,000+ users
• 2M+ products synced every day

“We have a sister brand that we used to duplicate and sync inventory to our main store. I thought we'd need to spend hours replicating the listings, but Syncio got it done with just one click. We are super happy with how the inventory syncs, and we can also add in other new suppliers' product listings easily. This helps us to sell a much bigger range in a lot less time. - Hamptons Home

What is Multi-Store Sync Power?

Multi-Store Sync Power is a Shopify app that automatically syncs stock from one central fulfillment location to other expansion stores. With a 4.2 star rating on the Shopify app store, this app syncs product details effectively but it does not offer the same collaboration tools as Syncio.

Which app should you install?

The ‘right’ app depends on your store’s unique needs. Both accurately sync inventory between stores in real-time but there are some key differences between Syncio and Multi-Store Sync Power, like use case, integrations, and inventory tools. Read on to compare the two and make an informed decision on which software is best for your business.

What are the differences between Syncio and Multi-Store Sync Power?

Integration

• Syncio can be used by Shopify or WooCommerce stores.
• Multi-store Sync Power can only be used by Shopify merchants.

Use case

• Syncio can be used by any store type. It’s perfect for connecting brands to retailers, central fulfillment stores to expansion locations and suppliers to dropshippers. It can also be used by stores of any size. There’s no minimum number of products you can sync or maximum number of stores you can connect with.
• Multi-store Sync Power is more tailored to central fulfillment stores with expansion locations rather than cross-store connection. There is also a limit to how many stores you can connect with (up to 50) using your key. If you want to connect with over 50 stores, you’ll need to reach out to their support team for assistance.

Inventory management tools

• Syncio has a plethora of detailed inventory management tools and sync settings. This includes a real-time safety stock buffer you can set to avoid stockouts, and tools to update products in bulk. The bulk mapping tool is useful when a product exists in both stores and you need to ensure they stay in sync.
• Multi-store Sync Power also has detailed sync settings but its safety stock buffer feature only refreshes once or twice daily rather than in real time, which could leave your store caught out during high traffic periods. Multi-store sync power does have in-built tools that detect duplicate products.

Payouts feature

• Syncio has an add-on feature for payouts. This allows the store selling the goods to keep track of invoices and monitor whether payments have been processed to their supplier. It will calculate how much the retailer owes, taking into account fees like commission, payment processing and shipping. This transforms the time-consuming manual process of managing spreadsheets into an easy automation that runs in the background.
• Multi-store Sync Power does not have a payouts feature as it’s intended for internal store connection. If you are looking to connect with external stores, this could mean a lot more manual work to keep on top of invoicing and payments.

Subscription price

• Syncio’s pricing is based on the number of products you sync from your connected store. The benefit of this performance-based model is that you’re only paying for the service you’re actively using.
• Multi-store Sync Power’s pricing, on the other hand, is based on the number of products in your connected store(s). So cost depends on how large your connected store is, and how many products you’re actually syncing.

Growth features

• Syncio is unique to other inventory syncing apps because of its marketplace function. Syncio Marketplace is a directory of over 2M products you can stock and 3K online stores you can connect with. The marketplace is designed to make collaboration easy. By connecting and syncing inventory, you can reach new customers, open new sales channels and enter new markets.
• Multi-store Sync Power does not have a similar feature. This won’t affect you if you’re a multi-store only looking to connect with your own expansion locations. But if you’re a small brand, retailer, marketplace or dropshipper, you will feel the loss of this collaboration tool. You’ll have to spend the extra time doing your own research to find partner stores and have to compete in a sea of emails and DMs to get noticed by potential partners.

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The verdict

Ultimately, the best choice depends on your specific use case. But if you want the option for limitless growth, through a store directory and unlimited store connections, then Syncio is the right app for you.